Weight loss injections such as Wegovy® have taken the world by storm over the last few years. In fact, millions of individuals have successfully lost weight after these treatments, which involve a series of injections containing a Semaglutide solution that curbs the appetite. With that in mind, some patients may lose so much weight that a collection of loose, excess skin appears in one or more body areas. This can be extremely frustrating, and will likely not be remedied by traditional diet and exercise routines. The good news is, body contouring after weight loss procedures can reduce the excess skin and tighten the remainder, ultimately helping individuals achieve an appearance more in keeping with what they hoped to achieve after weight loss. 

Wegovy and similar injectable weight loss drugs that use Semaglutide essentially work by mimicking the natural hormone known as GLP-1, which is released in the gut upon food intake. The drug is able to regulate blood sugar, improve metabolism, and suppress one’s appetite to a degree in which they are able to maintain a healthier diet. While many patients have experienced the wonderful health benefits of weight loss that result after Semaglutide injections, some who have lost massive amounts of weight may consider plastic surgery to address areas of excess skin that have developed. Our board-certified plastic surgeon, Jason Lichten, MD, offers a comprehensive range of procedures that can target multiple body areas where these conditions have occurred. Options include, but are not limited to: 

  • Belt Lipectomy (Lower Body Lift) 
  • Thigh Lift 
  • Arm Lift 
  • Tummy Tuck Surgery 
  • Panniculectomy 
  • Buttock Lift 
  • Breast Reduction 
  • Facelift 
  • Dermal Fillers (for patients who have experienced volume loss in the cheeks or other facial areas after weight loss) 

Dr. Lichten can meet with you for a consultation to evaluate your needs and discuss all of your options. Plastic surgery after weight loss can be an ideal next step for individuals dealing with the physical and emotional effects of excess, sagging skin formation in various body areas. If you would like to learn more about these treatments, please don’t hesitate to contact Central Ohio Plastic Surgery today.